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5 Back-to-School Sanity Saving Tips for Parents

Ways you can stay organized and save money as the back to school rush continues.

Written by Sue Kirchner

It’s hard to believe that the kids go back to school soon. Even though my kids are in denial about school starting up again, I’ve started to prepare in the hopes of making the transition smooth and easy. Here are 5 articles with essential tips to help Moms and Dads keep their sanity during this crazy Back-to-School season and get the kids off to school with smiles on their faces.

  1. There’s so much that needs to be done before you can send the kids back to school so here’s a Essential Back-to-School Checklist I created so nothing falls through the cracks.

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  • Save some money with these 8 Easy Back-to-School Money Saving Tips.

  • If your child is entering a new school this year or starting kindergarten, you’ll want to know How to Ease Those Back-to-School Jitters.

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  • Every year it becomes harder and harder to get creative with my kids lunches so to encourage them to actually eat their lunches I found 8 Ways to Make Your Kids’ School Lunches Less Boring.

  • Once school starts, the papers start piling up quickly. Take control and get your kitchen counter back with 5 Tips to Organize Your Kids’ School Papers.

  • Head on over to my blog ChocolateCakeMoments.com, for more Back-to-School sanity saving tips or check out my Back-to-School Tips & Ideas board on Pinterest.

    How do you stay organized and get the kids back to school smoothly?

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    Sue Kirchner is a family fun coach, kids party planner, and weekly contributor to Patch.com. Sue and her family fun ideas have been featured on TV, newspapers, magazines, blogs, as well as her own family fun site ChocolateCakeMoments.com.



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